Atlanta enforces park curfew hours under City Code Chapter 110 (Parks and Recreation). All city parks close at 11:00 PM and reopen at 6:00 AM unless otherwise posted. Being in a city park during closed hours is a misdemeanor. The Department of Parks and Recreation may establish different hours for specific parks based on programming and safety needs.
The standard park curfew is 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily. Individual parks may have different posted hours — some close at dusk and others have extended hours for lighted facilities or special events. Piedmont Park, Grant Park, and Chastain Park follow the standard 11 PM curfew unless an event permit extends hours. The BeltLine multi-use trail generally follows park hours. Park facilities such as recreation centers, pools, and athletic fields have their own operating schedules. Atlanta Police and Park Rangers enforce curfew hours. Exceptions apply to participants in permitted events or activities organized by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Being in a city park during closed hours is a misdemeanor under Atlanta Code Chapter 110. Violators may receive a citation with fines up to $500 or face arrest for trespassing. Park Rangers and Atlanta Police conduct regular patrols during curfew hours. Vehicles left in park parking lots after closing may be towed at the owner's expense.
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